Intensive Case Management Worker (Bilingual Essential)
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: ICM
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
Internal/External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Intensive Case Management Worker (Bilingual Essential)Component/Team: Intensive Case ManagementStatus: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Full-time (35 hours per week)Salary Scale: $44,624 - $53,764 annualized salary, plus benefitsStart Date: ImmediatelyPosition Description:The Intensive Case Management Worker is responsible for case management of clients with an overwhelming substance use disorder and mental health issues. This is a highly independent position that requires meeting clients alone in the community. The incumbent Intensive Case Management Worker exhibits capacity to work with people with concurrent disorders utilizing both a housing-first model and a harm reduction approach.Reporting Relationship:The Intensive Case Management Worker reports directly to the Program Coordinator and the Director of Oasis.Application Deadline: September 12th, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Requirements:
Education and LanguageA bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social science or health-related field.Under the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:-          French (oral expression): Advanced +-          French (oral comprehension): Superior-          French (reading comprehension): AdvancedThis position is designated Bilingual Essential Fluency in English, both oral and written Professional ExperienceThree to five years’ experience in the mental health or addictions field working with street involved clients with complex issues, including concurrent disorders.Experience in engaging people with significant barriers to accessing health, social services and housing.Experience working with very difficult client behaviours, experience working within a harm reduction framework.Experience working in an independent outreach position, meeting with clients alone in the community or in their homesExperience in completing assessments, counseling for substance abuse, case management and goal- setting Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong organizational, coordination and administrative skillsSound clinical recordkeeping and record managementHighly skilled in crisis management and intervention with clientsStrong interpersonal skills and networking skills.Knowledge of the broad range of health determinants and how they impact clients with an overwhelming substance use disorder and mental health issues.Good oral and written communication skills.Ability to assess/manage crisis situations.Strong interpersonal skills.A commitment to a cooperative approach to problem solving.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.Ability to engage clients with an overwhelming substance use disorder and mental health issues; demonstrated understanding of the unique issues and barriers affecting this population.Awareness of HIV/AIDS, HCV, harm reduction and related issues and their impact on clients with an overwhelming substance use disorder and mental health issues.Ability to support an individual to maintain housing.Knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Landlord and Tenant Act).Knowledge of addictions treatment modalities.Flexible schedule, able to work some evenings.

Benefits:
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre offers employees an excellent benefits package which includes four weeks holidays in addition to a Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP) and excellent Group Insurance Plan.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.